Chapter 13: The Doctor's Appointment
Brenda and Dylan's house – Brenda and Dylan are lying in bed talking to each other – September 21st, 1994 – 7 a.m.
"I am feeling nervous about the doctor's appointment today" Brenda says.
"There is nothing to be nervous about because you are looking after our baby so well" Dylan says.
"Thank you for saying that Dylan" Brenda says smiling.
"I want to ask you something Brenda" Dylan says.
"What is it?" Brenda asks.
"When it is appropriate can we find out the sex of the baby?" Dylan says.
"Yes, I love that idea Dylan" Brenda says.
"Are you scared of anything that could happen today?" Dylan asks.
"I am not afraid of anything as long as I have you to protect me and our baby" Brenda says.
"I promise that I will always be here for you and our baby Brenda" Dylan says and Brenda smiles at him.
"Are you ready to start the day?" Brenda asks.
"Yes, I am. Let's get out of bed and start the day" Dylan says and then they get out of bed to start the day.
University of California – The quad – Andrea, Brenda, Dylan and Jesse are sitting in chairs at a table talking to each other before they have to go to class – 8 a.m.
"How does it feel over the fact that you two will have a baby this time next year?" Andrea asks.
"It is scary but we are trying to prepare ourselves by getting everything we need and talking about how we want to raise the baby" Brenda says.
"You can prepare yourselves all you can but there is no greater feeling than holding your baby for the first time" Jesse says.
"I cannot wait for that to happen. We have already decided that we want to find out what we are having" Dylan says.
"Is this because you don't like surprises Brenda?" Andrea asks.
"Yes, it is but we also want to know because we want to know how to decorate the baby's room" Brenda says.
"That makes sense" Jesse says.
"Do you want to ask them or should I?" Dylan asks Brenda.
"What do you want to ask us?" Andrea asks.
"Would you like to be our baby's godparents?" Brenda asks.
"Yes, we would be honoured but why do you want us to be your baby's godparents?" Andrea asks.
"You know what it is like to have a child at a young age so we feel that you could help us the most when it comes to having advice on being a young parent and because it would be nice to get closer to you two as my pregnancy continues" Brenda says.
"That is a reasonable explanation. We would love to be your baby's godparents" Andrea says.
"That is great news" Dylan says.
"Are we still meeting in the parking lot outside the quad after class Dylan?" Brenda asks.
"We should go soon because it is almost time for class" Andrea says.
"Are you ready to go?" Dylan asks Brenda.
"Yes, I am. Let's go class" Brenda says, and then they all stand up and walk to their separate classes together.
University of California –The parking lot – Dylan is driving the car out of the parking lot and Brenda is thinking about what will happen at their upcoming doctor and physical therapy appointments – 1:00 p.m.
"How are you feeling?" Dylan asks.
"I am a bit nervous but other than that I am fine" Brenda says.
"I cannot wait to go on our picnic soon" Dylan says.
"Neither can I Dylan" Brenda says.
"I love you" Dylan says.
"I love you" Brenda says, they smile at each other and they continue the rest of the car ride in silence.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre – A hospital exam room – Brenda is lying on the exam room table and Dylan is holding her hand – Dr. Johnston has just applied the gel onto Brenda's stomach and is examining her – 1:30 p.m.
"How is our baby doing Dr. Johnston?" Dylan asks.
"Let me just check here. I am noticing someone very unusual on the ultrasound that you shouldn't be able to detect until you are further along into your pregnancy Brenda" Dr. Johnston says.
"What's wrong Dr. Johnston?" Brenda asks worriedly.
"I am detecting two heartbeats instead of just one" Dr. Johnston says examining the ultrasound.
"How can you detect it so early on in my pregnancy?" Brenda asks.
"It is very rare but sometimes you can detect something like this early on when the babies want to reveal themselves earlier than expected" Dr. Johnston says.
"Are you sure?" Dylan asks.
"Yes, I'm sure. Your girlfriend is a twin and it is more likely for a woman who is a twin to get pregnant with twins than it is for a woman who is not a twin to have twins" Dr. Johnston says.
"This is so scary Dylan" Brenda says.
"There is no need to be scared Brenda but I will need to see you every two weeks to make sure that your babies are developing at a healthy rate" Dr. Johnston says.
"Thank you for telling us this so soon" Dylan says.
"We will schedule an appointment for two weeks from today Dr. Johnston" Brenda says.
"I will see you soon but feel free to call me if you have any questions" Dr. Johnston says and leaves the room.
"Are you ready to go?" Dylan asks.
"Yes, I am" Brenda says and they leave the room to go to the physical therapy room.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre – The physical therapy room – Brenda is running laps around the room, Dylan is there for moral support and Maria is watching her to make sure that she is all right – 2:30 p.m.
"One more lap Brenda" Maria says.
"Is this her last physical therapy appointment Maria?" Dylan asks.
"I will answer that as soon as Brenda is finished her laps" Maria says.
"I will wait for the answer" Dylan says.
"I'm done" Brenda says as she walks over to Dylan and Maria.
"I have some news for you Brenda" Maria says.
"What is it?" Brenda asks.
"You have successfully completed your physical therapy. I have determined that you are back to your full physical strength before the accident Brenda" Maria says.
"That is great news. Thank you for helping me" Brenda says.
"It was no problem at all. I hope to see you again soon" Maria says and leaves the room.
"Are you ready to go have our picnic?" Brenda asks.
"Yes, I am. Let's go" Dylan says, they walk out of the hospital together and head to the car in which help take them to their picnic site.
Washington State Park – Brenda and Dylan are talking while having their picnic on a blanket – 3:30 p.m.
"I have a few ideas on what we could do right here" Dylan says with a smirk on his face.
"We are not having sex here Dylan. I want to talk" Brenda says.
"What do you want to talk about?" Dylan asks.
"I want to talk about when we are going to tell everyone that I am having twins" Brenda says.
"How about we throw a party next week and announce it there?" Dylan asks.
"That is a great idea. I wonder how everyone will take the news" Brenda asks.
"I am sure they will be happy for us" Dylan says and leans into kiss Brenda.
"Kiss me you fool" Brenda says and Dylan kisses her passionately on the lips.
"That was a great kiss Brenda. Let's finish our meal and go home" Dylan says.
"I like that idea" Brenda says and they continue their meal.
Brenda and Dylan's house – Brenda and Dylan are lying in bed together having a serious talk about their relationship – 9 p.m.
"We had a great day today but I am worried about how we are going to handle raising twins" Brenda says.
"I am worried as well but I am sure that our family and friends will help us as much as they can" Dylan says.
"I am worried that we won't be good parents at our age" Brenda says.
"I am sure that we will be the best parents that we can be Brenda" Dylan says.
"I guess so but I am wondering how having children will affect our relationship" Brenda says worriedly.
"I have figured out that as long as we communicate then our relationship will work" Dylan says.
"That is very true" Brenda says.
"What time should the party be next week?" Dylan asks.
"How about 4 p.m. at The Peach Pit?" Brenda asks.
"I like that because I already asked Nat if we could have the party there" Dylan says.
"Have you called everyone then?" Brenda asks.
"Yes, I called all of them while you were in the shower" Dylan says.
"I cannot wait for this party to happen because I cannot wait to see how everyone will react to the fact that we are having twins" Brenda says.
"It will be a day to remember that is for sure" Dylan says.
"I love you Dylan" Brenda says.
"I love you Brenda" Dylan says and then they kiss passionately on the lips.
They pull away from the kiss and smile at each other. They fall asleep wrapped up in each other's arms and dream about what their lives will be like when their babies are born. Life can surprise with unexpected challenges which can show what you are made of. The challenge that Brenda and Dylan are about to face is how they tell their families and friends about the fact that they are having twins. Brenda and Dylan know that some of them may find it hard to accept but they know that no matter what happens that they will stick with each other no matter what happens at this party. Challenges can make or break you but as long as you realize that they can make you stronger then that is all that matters. Brenda and Dylan have learned this and now that they have their lives will never be the same again.
Note: This chapter focused on overcoming challenges and how they have or will affect you. It shows that once one challenge is over then you may have another challenge ahead of you. Brenda and Dylan have a huge challenge ahead them because they are having twins but they will face this together no matter what happens. The next chapter will take place a week after this one ends and it will focus on communication, telling everyone about the fact that they are having twins and figuring out how they will get some much needed money will help them to look after the twins once they are born.